Those of you who follow me on Twitter might be aware that I'm getting hitched at the end of April. I could hardly plan a wedding without looking out for geeky touches now, could I?! Frankly, wedding planning is a bit of a bore, so throwing in some fun details makes it all a bit more … [Read more...]

As I am sure the dark evenings, TV adverts, coloured lights and every shop out there are reminding you Christmas is just around the corner.
With than in mind, I've put together the best geek greetings cards so you can wish your friends a nerdy Christmas.
Nintendo Christmas Cards … [Read more...]

If there was ever a cute Nintendo character made to be amigurumied, it's Yoshi.
He's adorable, he comes in all different colours, he's made up of lots of round shapes. In short, he's a perfect candidate for a crochet doll version.
Nintendo's Yoshi Crochet Pattern round up
It's no surprise to … [Read more...]

The London Comic Con MCM Expo is a massive bi-yearly event which focuses on gaming, sci-fi, TV shows, films, comics, anime, manga and cosplay. We're going to be there to cover it, so let us know if you're going!
Here are some of the highlights of this month’s show!
LONDON COMIC CON MCM EXPO | … [Read more...]

Hey! Remember a year or two ago when the Harry Potter wand was released? And then the Magic Wand Remote arrived, which made you look like a badass wizard AND could change the TV channel?
Yeah, I could never work that thing. I'm hoping my lack of skill (or ability to read instructions properly) … [Read more...]

It's a miracle we've all managed to live this long without Tetris Lights (£29.99, Firebox) in our lives.
When we look back, we'll view it as a time when we had to struggle on through the miseries of life, our existence shrouded in a dark funk that only a table lamp in the shape of Tetriminos … [Read more...]

These excellent baby rattles have been crocheted with love by Mama24boyz (or "Melanie Blake" if you prefer a real name), a prolific pattern creator. She's made all kinds of geek fare, including crochet Spongebob and Power Puff Girl patterns.
The Mario and Luigi crochet baby rattle pattern gets … [Read more...]

She may sound elderly, but according to her profile, Grandma Thunderpants, creator of these excellent necklaces, is only 22 years old.
She makes massive artworks – which she doesn't sell – and tiny pieces of jewellery – which she does. These necklaces have been created in polymer clay and each … [Read more...]

This is a very simple crochet (or knit!) retro, pixellated Link (and the Triforce!) pattern from Nintendo's Zelda game. It was made with love by your editor and is now available for you to download and hack to your heart's content.
This is the first attempt, so I hope to see many improvements on … [Read more...]

I'm not really a converse fan. Eternal emo Avril Lavinge ruined them for me (and continues to do so).
But these Limited Edition Super Mario Converse might just win me back over to the brand. The shoes have been created as a continued celebration of 25 years of the hairy plumber.
If you fold … [Read more...]

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